lurob
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We're planning to potter around in the Gulf of Corinth before heading south through the canal. Can any one give any first-hand information about Mavrolimni? Is it viable for a 13.5m boat (1.75m draught)?
Gulf of Corinth
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mocruising
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We were there two years ago and we got in I swam it first (1.8 m). If you look on page 162 9th ed. of Heikell it also shows an anchorage up the coast towards kato alepokhori which was OK to. If I remember we got water and electric there too. Once inside its really quite deep the entrance is the tricky bit.
lurob
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Thanks, that's helpful. Sounds like there's not many cruising around the eastern end of the gulf of corinth. We have the Eagleray guide which gives a phone number for Mavrolimni Nautical Club, so we might give that a ring to see if there's any current info on depths at the entrance. Can't figure out where the anchorage towards Kato Alepokhori is, the eagleray guide shows a small boat harbour there but looks pretty small.
jaba
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very intesting thks.
I plan to pass by at the end of july.
btw did you mean that "depth" there is 1.8 m or that your boat draft is 1.8 m.?
that would make a difference: my draft is 2 m.
j
mocruising
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We are 1.8 and I snorkled alonside while the wife crept in, there is a rock proud of the seabed near the entrance that you have to navigate round. We do take chances but often get in to places that are restricted. We have been aground quite a few times but always get her off with the spin. halyard hauled over.
We spent a month exploring the Gulf's of Patras and Corrinth but to tell you the truth were a bit disappointed, one or two nice spots but the heavily indented northern coast did not offer much.
We spent a month exploring the Gulf's of Patras and Corrinth but to tell you the truth were a bit disappointed, one or two nice spots but the heavily indented northern coast did not offer much.
jimbaerselman
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I think for most people this is a gulf of transit.
Sure, if you're happy with hiring a car to do a bit of inland exploring, then a trip to Delphi from Itea is in order. Or a trip up the incredible old rack railway from Diakofto to Kalavritia by rail (probably while based in Patras for three days).
Otherwise, far more interesting, if you have time, to travel around the south Peloponese. Incredible beaches, unspoilt villages, historic sites, more castles than you can shake a mace at if you can climb the hills). Sure, a longer trip.
But what's cruising about, if not exploring new places?
Read up both regions on my site; jimbsail.info. Then add your different views to keep me in order! - errm, if you register!
Sure, if you're happy with hiring a car to do a bit of inland exploring, then a trip to Delphi from Itea is in order. Or a trip up the incredible old rack railway from Diakofto to Kalavritia by rail (probably while based in Patras for three days).
Otherwise, far more interesting, if you have time, to travel around the south Peloponese. Incredible beaches, unspoilt villages, historic sites, more castles than you can shake a mace at if you can climb the hills). Sure, a longer trip.
But what's cruising about, if not exploring new places?
Read up both regions on my site; jimbsail.info. Then add your different views to keep me in order! - errm, if you register!
CharlesSwallow
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There is PLENTY to see in the gulfs. Also, there is much more of interest on the north shores than the southern, with one notable exception which I will mention further on.
Messolonghi has had much written about it so I'll go further east.
If you can get into the tiny Navpaktos, you could be lucky and have the cockpit of your boat become the front stalls of a spectacular theatrical performance on the ramparts.
Trizonia, only a couple of hours at most further east, offers brilliant protection, many sources of free internet wifi connection and a good range of tavernas. ALL berthing there is free as the "marina" is yet another abandoned NATO base. No electricity on the majority of the site and water has to be lugged unless you are able to get in amongst the long-termers and get a hose onto the tap. Plenty of good walks around the area too. The small ferry to the mainland town of Glyfada for provisions is the only commercial link across the straits.
Galaxhidi has been refurbished and offers electricity and water to all berths, several good tavernas and a range of shops that you would expect in a medium sixed town. You can get bus tickets for Delphi from the cafe directly on your left as you approach the main square and the service is regular and cheap although you need to change buses at the bus station in Itea. Delphi is spectacular and well worth a visit. We have been there three times and still not seen it all. You certainly don't need to rent a car!
Itea is to be avoided IMO unless you want a good coverage of aggressively abrasive orange iron ore dust on your boat from the nearby workings. Booring marina too with little in the way of facilities.
Antikyra is interesting but needs average to settled weather. Small marina. Anchoring off is best but keep clear of the ferry & of the tugboat which works out of there. Similar remarks apply to Sarande. There are quite a few anchorages and other small harbours in this area but I'm not writing a pilot book here!
South shore.
The marina at Patras is expensive and not that secure. The town being a major ferry port has all facilities and some excellent tavernas in all price ranges.
Kiato is an agricultural town but you can get a good sheltered berth here and it is good for provisioning.
Corinth "Yacht Harbour" is crowded but we have never been charged for berthing there and there is free water. We have passed through this place in several ocassions but never stopped off for long enough to visit the ancient town which is a few kms. out of town. Again do this by bus which you catch in a street at the back of the town hall, the ticket office being between a cake shop and a cafe. When you get to Ancient Corinth you are in for a treat! Don't make the mistake we made though and expect the bus to pick you up at the same stop at which you alighted - it's on the other side of the town!
We love the gulfs and cruise there often. Most of the time you don't see ANY charter boats and the flotillas just don't do it.
Chas
Messolonghi has had much written about it so I'll go further east.
If you can get into the tiny Navpaktos, you could be lucky and have the cockpit of your boat become the front stalls of a spectacular theatrical performance on the ramparts.
Trizonia, only a couple of hours at most further east, offers brilliant protection, many sources of free internet wifi connection and a good range of tavernas. ALL berthing there is free as the "marina" is yet another abandoned NATO base. No electricity on the majority of the site and water has to be lugged unless you are able to get in amongst the long-termers and get a hose onto the tap. Plenty of good walks around the area too. The small ferry to the mainland town of Glyfada for provisions is the only commercial link across the straits.
Galaxhidi has been refurbished and offers electricity and water to all berths, several good tavernas and a range of shops that you would expect in a medium sixed town. You can get bus tickets for Delphi from the cafe directly on your left as you approach the main square and the service is regular and cheap although you need to change buses at the bus station in Itea. Delphi is spectacular and well worth a visit. We have been there three times and still not seen it all. You certainly don't need to rent a car!
Itea is to be avoided IMO unless you want a good coverage of aggressively abrasive orange iron ore dust on your boat from the nearby workings. Booring marina too with little in the way of facilities.
Antikyra is interesting but needs average to settled weather. Small marina. Anchoring off is best but keep clear of the ferry & of the tugboat which works out of there. Similar remarks apply to Sarande. There are quite a few anchorages and other small harbours in this area but I'm not writing a pilot book here!
South shore.
The marina at Patras is expensive and not that secure. The town being a major ferry port has all facilities and some excellent tavernas in all price ranges.
Kiato is an agricultural town but you can get a good sheltered berth here and it is good for provisioning.
Corinth "Yacht Harbour" is crowded but we have never been charged for berthing there and there is free water. We have passed through this place in several ocassions but never stopped off for long enough to visit the ancient town which is a few kms. out of town. Again do this by bus which you catch in a street at the back of the town hall, the ticket office being between a cake shop and a cafe. When you get to Ancient Corinth you are in for a treat! Don't make the mistake we made though and expect the bus to pick you up at the same stop at which you alighted - it's on the other side of the town!
We love the gulfs and cruise there often. Most of the time you don't see ANY charter boats and the flotillas just don't do it.
Chas
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lurob
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South Peloponese is Part 3 of the itinerary, Jim...and, yes, I'm already registered on your invaluable site and will add any info that we pick up. Thanks.
Thanks also, Chas. I've put together a provisional passage plan for the Gulf of Corinth & we have time to kill before picking up friends for Kiato, that's why we're considering some of the less visited places in the gulf...as long as we get a bit of settled weather.
